Pooper scooper5 of 7It may not sound pleasant, but it's worth holding your nose to be a professional pooper scooper, picking up pooch potty in the backyard.Income potential: There are an estimated 800 professional scoopers nationwide, according to Tim Stone, founder of the Association of Professional Animal Waste Specialists in Santa Clarita, Calif., many who earn up to $100,000 per year in these pet jobs.Most charge about $45 per month for a once-weekly cleanup. Stone, who has operated Scoop Masters in Santa Clarita for 22 years, spends less than five minutes at each clean-up site and works about 25 hours a week.Startup costs: A reliable vehicle, a pooper scooper tool for $10 to $45 and some plastic baggies are all you'll need, says Stone.Check out: The Association of Professional Animal Waste Specialists offers business resources, including an annual industry conference. Related Articles:5 great second jobsStay-at-home jobs for momJob-hunting in cyberspaceTop 10 work-at-home jobsRelated Links:Green jobs on the riseSummer jobs for studentsBest temporary jobsWork beyond the cubicle advertisement
It may not sound pleasant, but it's worth holding your nose to be a professional pooper scooper, picking up pooch potty in the backyard.
Income potential: There are an estimated 800 professional scoopers nationwide, according to Tim Stone, founder of the Association of Professional Animal Waste Specialists in Santa Clarita, Calif., many who earn up to $100,000 per year in these pet jobs.
Most charge about $45 per month for a once-weekly cleanup. Stone, who has operated Scoop Masters in Santa Clarita for 22 years, spends less than five minutes at each clean-up site and works about 25 hours a week.
Startup costs: A reliable vehicle, a pooper scooper tool for $10 to $45 and some plastic baggies are all you'll need, says Stone.
Check out: The Association of Professional Animal Waste Specialists offers business resources, including an annual industry conference.